The difference between Mezzo-soprano and Soprano

When used as nouns, mezzo-soprano means a voice or voice part intermediate in compass between soprano and contralto, whereas soprano means musical part or section higher in pitch than alto and other sections.


Soprano is also verb with the meaning: to sing or utter with high pitch, like a soprano singer.

check bellow for the other definitions of Mezzo-soprano and Soprano

  1. Mezzo-soprano as a noun:

    A voice or voice part intermediate in compass between soprano and contralto.

  2. Mezzo-soprano as a noun:

    A person having such a voice.

  1. Soprano as a noun:

    Musical part or section higher in pitch than alto and other sections.

  2. Soprano as a noun:

    Person or instrument that performs the soprano part.

  1. Soprano as a verb:

    To sing or utter with high pitch, like a soprano singer.